Sermons on uprightness:

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances.

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances. Intro.: Please turn to Psalm 107. I. LOOKING AT THE TEXT. < Pausing to make comments > A. After Verse 3. 1. This entire psalm is "compressed" in these first three verses; The rest of the psalm "unwraps" the ideas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1

Leaning Tower Of Pisa

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 2, 2002

Jesus urges us to build our lives on the solid foundation of trust and faith in him - see story and picture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

LEANING TOWER OF PISA Every year thousands of tourists go to a city in Italy called Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. I went to see it some years ago but couldn’t get close because it was in a dangerous condition as it could topple over at any time. That’s why it’s a famous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Charge

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

We are to live Godly lifes and continue in the ways that we have been taught from our elders. When is the last time you have been charge to carry the cross, as Paul charged Timothy.

The Charge 2 Timothy 3:12 – 4:5 * Background of Saul/Paul and his letters to the different churches and Timothy. 1. We are to live a Godly life (3:12) a. Involves a aggressive witness such as that of Paul 2. Continue in what you have learned (3:14) 3. God breathed scriptures (Teaching, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Character And Time

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 31, 2013

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS TIME INTENSIVE.

CHARACTER AND TIME INTRODUCTION: THE LIFE OF JOSEPH IS A MODEL STUDY OF PERSEVERANCE AND DOING THINGS RIGHT. POORLY TREATED AND SOLD INTO SLAVERY BY HIS BROTHERS, HE ENDING UP IN PHARAOH’S COURT IN EGYPT, THE PHARAOH ULTIMATELY PROMOTED HIM TO THE EQUIVALENT OF A PRIME MINISTER OVER ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:43

Denomination: Baptist

The Unmovable Mountain Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

The Unmovable Mountain

Psalm 125 The Unmovable Mountain I. The Stability of God’s People - Their Distinction - 1 They that trust in the Lord (and rely on the Lord) Their Description - shall be as mount Zion, Their Dominion - which cannot be removed, Their Duration - but abideth for ever. II. The Strength of ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

When All Hell Breaks Loose

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 24, 2007

How shall the Christian respond to problems?

Job 1:1-22 When all hell breaks loose “There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. There were born to him seven sons and three daughters. He possessed 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

An 'offal' Way Of Service

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010

As ministers of the LORD, let us follow in the example of Levi, which leads to blessing, and not in the example of the Priests addressed in Malachi, which leads to cursing.

An 'Offal' Way of Service Text: Malachi 2:1-9 Preached at: Young Guns for the Lord 2008 Conference Rock Tabernacle - Griffin, GA May 2008 By Sterling C. Franklin Proposition: We should follow in Levi's blessed way of service. Organizational Sentence (Interrogatives: How & Why?): As ministers of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

God looks into the heart of a man because that is where character is found.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 6, 2016

The first message in a series on the life of David.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. [2] And Samuel said, How can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Made You Judge? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2016

A study of the book of Job 8: 1 – 22

Job 8: 1 – 22 Who Made You Judge? 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “How long will you speak these things, and the words of your mouth be like a strong wind? 3 Does God subvert judgment? Or does the Almighty pervert justice? 4 If your sons have sinned against Him, He has ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Concerning Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

The importance of wise living

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “CONCERNING WISDOM” ECCLESIASTES 7:10-29 Two young engineers applied for a single position at a computer company. They both had the same qualifications. In order to determine which individual to hire, the applicants were asked to take a test by the department manager. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of The Word

Contributed by Christopher Armstrong on Sep 25, 2006

This sermon will help anyone see the four-fold meaning of the bible. It tells us 1)what’s right, 2) what’s wrong, 3) how to make it right, 4) How to keep it right.

The Purpose of the Word 2 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: If we are to grasp the will of God for our lives, we must understand word of God in our lives. This passage of scripture gives us insight on the purpose of the bible. Paul writes to Timothy and shares with him the meaning of the scriptures or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Man

Contributed by Greg Smart on Oct 15, 2002

Men play the leading role in sports,politics, dangerous jobs, physical strenght,money matters. When it comes to church,prayer,or Bible reading it’s let the women do it. This age desperately needs born again, spirit filled, strong,full grown spiritually, G

1. A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. I SAMUEL 13:14 A. Sound in the faith of the Believer B. Solid in judgement of the Bible C. Strength in the Church’s business 2.A MAN’S ATTENTION TO HEAR AND HELP EZEKIEL 33:7 A. Watchman over God’s estate B. Work willingly as a good example C. Warn ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Contending For Truth

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 24, 2013

BELIEVERS MUST CONTEND FOR THE FAITH!

CONTENDING FOR TRUTH INTRODUCTION: JUDE WAS LIKELY THE HALF-BROTHER OF JESUS, ALTHOUGH NOT ALL SCHOLARS AGREE. HE INSTRUCTS BELIEVERS TO DEFEND THE FAITH, REFUTING FALSE TEACHERS. MOST SCHOLARS DATE THE LETTER AROUND A.D. 60-62. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: JUDE 1:3 “BELOVED, WHILE I WAS ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Peace

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 2, 2015

ENTRANCE INTO ETERNAL LIFE

PEACE OBSERVATION: ISAIAH SPOKE GOD’S MESSAGE TO JUDAH, THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM, FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS. HE WARNED JUDAH OF A COMING JUDGMENT BECAUSE THEY HAD REJECTED HIM. HE ASSURED THEM GOD WAS IN CONTROL OF ALL NATIONS. HE WARNED JUDAH ASSYRIA WOULD BE A CONSTANT THREAT. ISAIAH ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1-2

Denomination: Baptist